Political Geography

noun a body of water that is stagnant or flowing slowly

• The small town was considered a backwater compared to the bustling city nearby.
• I never thought I'd end up in this backwater town, but it's actually quite charming.
• This place is such a backwater, there's nothing to do here.
• His mind was like a backwater, stagnant and devoid of new ideas.

noun a region on or near a border between two countries or territories

• The region was considered a borderland, with a mix of different cultures and languages.
• I love visiting the borderland towns for their unique blend of traditions.
• Let's take a road trip to the borderland and explore some hidden gems.
• The artist's work exists in the borderland between reality and imagination.

noun a group of animals of the same type living together

• The British established a colony in the New World in the early 17th century.
• My aunt lives in a retirement colony down in Florida.
• Let's hit up the food truck colony for lunch today.
• The bacteria formed a colony on the petri dish overnight.

noun a large continuous extent of land, typically separated by oceans or mountains

adjective relating to or characteristic of a continent

• Africa is the second largest continent in terms of both land area and population.
• I've always wanted to travel to every continent in the world.
• She's been all over the continent, living her best life.
• His knowledge of the subject is like a vast continent compared to my tiny island of understanding.

noun a long passage in a building from which doors lead into rooms

adjective corridor (used as an adjective) refers to something related to or resembling a corridor

• The students walked quietly down the school corridor.
• Let's meet at the end of the corridor before class.
• I heard there's a shortcut through the back corridor.
• The corridor of time stretches infinitely in both directions.

noun a nation with its own government, occupying a particular territory

adjective relating to a particular nation or its people

• The country's economy is heavily dependent on agriculture.
• I love exploring different countries and experiencing new cultures.
• This country is lit, I never want to leave!
• His love for his country runs deep in his veins.

noun a region in the Americas that includes Mexico and Central America

adjective referring to the region of Middle America

• Middle America is often referred to as the region between the East and West Coasts of the United States.
• People in Middle America tend to have a more laid-back lifestyle compared to those in big cities.
• Middle America is where you'll find some of the best comfort food in the country.
• In the political landscape, Middle America is seen as a crucial voting bloc.

noun a place where a particular cause or belief is strongly defended or upheld

• The castle served as a stronghold for the king during times of war.
• The old fort up on the hill is now just a tourist attraction, but it used to be a stronghold for soldiers.
• The biker gang's clubhouse is their stronghold in this part of town.
• Her beliefs were a stronghold that kept her grounded in difficult times.

noun a country in Southeast Europe, formerly part of Yugoslavia, bordered by Kosovo, Serbia, Bulgaria, Greece, and Albania

• North Macedonia is a country located in Southeast Europe.
• Have you ever been to North Macedonia? It's a beautiful place.
• I heard North Macedonia is the new hot spot for tourists.
• The journey to self-discovery can feel like navigating through the mountains of North Macedonia.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun

article a word that is used to specify a noun, such as 'the', 'a', or 'an'

• The EU27 member states are working together to address climate change.
• Did you know the EU27 countries have a common currency called the euro?
• The EU27 peeps are meeting up to discuss trade agreements.
• The EU27 is like a puzzle where each piece represents a member state.